We’ve all heard the stories of women struggling due to a lack of affordable child care. I’ve heard stories of women in my community who have been forced out of the workforce due to a lack of affordable options. Stories of mothers struggling to make ends meet due to high child care costs. Stories of […]
Affordability
Supporting kids on the islands
We all want to make sure our kids have access to a stimulating learning environment that allows for healthy development and meaningful connections. But harder to reach communities are often stretched for resources, and rising populations makes these challenges even more acute. That’s why I’m proud our government is investing in new child care spaces […]
Elimination of MSP
When British Columbians sit down this month to pay their bills, they will notice something missing – a bill for Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums. As of January 2020, British Columbians will no longer need to pay MSP premiums! New Democrats know that health care is a human right and forcing British Columbians to pay […]